A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dakota State are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
84%
|
Black |
4%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
1%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 213% more male students than female students enrolled at Dakota State University with a gender ratio of 12% men to 4% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dakota State has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
12%
|
Women |
4%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
423
|
Women |
135
|
Dakota State serves a low number of students outside of South Dakota, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
56%
|
Out of State |
38%
|
Foreign |
6%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 26.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 34.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219082 IPEDS survey data for Dakota State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025